Bellevue Learning Center

What Bellevue Learning Center does

Bellevue Learning Center is a private, founder-operated K-12 tutoring and test preparation company founded in 1996 by Yeomee Kim and Dukyoung Kim in Bellevue, Washington. It delivers one-on-one in-person instruction at its Bellevue office and remote video call sessions to students across the greater Eastside community. Core offerings include individualized academic tutoring (English, Math, Science, ELL), structured test preparation (SAT/ACT/PSAT, AP/IB, TOEFL, SSAT/ISEE), a 15-session College Guidance program, and seasonal Summer Programs. The test preparation methodology follows a four-phase approach: diagnostic placement, content review, targeted practice, and mock test evaluation.

The company makes money primarily through prepaid lesson packages sold directly to consumers. Yearly packages run 40 lessons at 90 minutes each, priced at $5,100 for elementary/middle school students and $5,700 for high school students, implying effective hourly rates of $85-$95. Quarterly and custom packages (2-10 lessons) are priced at higher per-hour rates up to $114. College Guidance is a flat $4,950 for 15 sessions, while Summer Programs are sold as 7-week ($4,495) or 4-week ($2,830) bundles. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, driven by the company website, organic content marketing via blog posts authored by founders and senior tutors, and word-of-mouth referrals from a multi-decade local reputation.

The company employs approximately 16 staff, including Co-Directors Yeomee and Dukyoung Kim, front desk personnel, and a team of subject-matter tutors who are vetted through a self-designed aptitude test and interview process. There is no proprietary technology platform; remote delivery relies on standard video conferencing. The business is entirely bootstrapped with no external funding, no parent company, and no evidence of M&A or expansion beyond the Pacific Northwest market.

Name

Bellevue Learning Center

Legal name

Bellevue Learning Center

Website

https://bellevuelearningcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bellevue Learning Center is a founder-owned, one-on-one K-12 tutoring and test preparation service in Bellevue, Washington, serving students across the greater Eastside with academic tutoring, standardized test prep, college guidance, and summer enrichment programs delivered in-person and remotely.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Academic Tutoring and Test Preparation Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI)

Keywords

• Academic tutoring services
• Standardized test preparation
• College admissions guidance
• Summer enrichment programs
• One-on-one K-12 tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tutoring Sessions: Hourly tutoring sessions for academic subjects (English, Math, Science, ELL) offered in packages: yearly (40 lessons at 90 min each), quarterly (12 lessons), or custom (2-10 lessons). Pricing varies by grade level.
2. Test Preparation Tutoring: Individualized SAT/ACT/PSAT, AP/IB, TOEFL, and SSAT/ISEE test prep tutoring sessions. Offered as yearly packages ($5,700), quarterly ($1,800), or per-lesson ($171).
3. Summer Programs: Seven or four-week intensive summer programs including SAT/ACT test prep ($4,495 and $2,830 respectively), math and English enrichment for grades 5-9, and individual lessons.
4. College Guidance: 15-session college guidance program including consultation, planning, essay development, and final revision. Priced at $4,950 for high school students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bellevue Learning Center provides individualized, one-on-one academic tutoring and standardized test preparation for K-12 students in the Bellevue, Washington area. Its offering includes academic tutoring in English, Math, Science, and English Language Learning (ELL), test prep for SAT/ACT/PSAT, AP/IB, TOEFL, and SSAT/ISEE, college application guidance counseling, and summer enrichment programs. Services are delivered in person at the Bellevue office and remotely via video call, structured into yearly (40 lessons), quarterly (12 lessons), or custom (2-10 lessons) packages.

Product overview

Bellevue Learning Center is a tutoring and test preparation company offering a comprehensive suite of educational services. The core offering consists of individualized one-on-one tutoring for test preparation (SAT/ACT/PSAT, AP/IB, TOEFL, SSAT/ISEE) and academic subjects (English, Math, Science, ELL), complemented by college guidance counseling and seasonal summer programs. The test prep methodology follows a four-phase approach: diagnostic assessment, content review, targeted practice, and mock testing. Additional services include GPA management and flexible individual lessons. All programs emphasize personalized instruction matched to student needs, with pricing structured through yearly, quarterly, and custom packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Subjects Tutoring One-on-one tutoring across all major academic subjects including English, Math, Science, and History, with tutors specializing in their respective subjects to guide K-12 students toward proficiency. Offered as yearly (40 lessons, 90 min each), quarterly (12 lessons), or custom (2-10 lessons) packages and delivered in person at the Bellevue office or via video call.
• ELL (English Language Learner) Tutoring English language learning sessions covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, taught by native English speakers who specialize in working with language learners. Daily practice targets each student's weakest areas to build fluency.
• SAT/ACT/PSAT Test Prep Individualized one-on-one SAT, ACT, and PSAT preparation featuring custom study plans, diagnostic placement tests, targeted tutoring, and regular mock tests with score analysis. Priced as yearly packages ($5,700 for high school), quarterly packages ($1,800), or per-lesson ($171).
• AP/IB Test Prep Year-round one-on-one AP and IB exam preparation aligned with local school curricula, providing reinforcement of course material to help students succeed on advanced placement and international baccalaureate exams.
• TOEFL Test Prep English language proficiency test preparation combining English skill development with test-taking strategies designed to maximize TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers.
• SSAT/ISEE Test Prep One-on-one private school admission test preparation for the SSAT and ISEE, leveraging 25+ years of local experience to maximize student scores for Pacific Northwest private school applications.
• College Guidance Program Comprehensive 15-session college application counseling program including consultation, strategic planning, essay development, and finalization support. Covers school selection, application essays, and deadline management for high school students. Fixed price of $4,950 for 15 sessions.
• Summer Programs Multi-week summer intensive learning programs including SAT/ACT test preparation (7-week $4,495 or 4-week $2,830), math and English enrichment for grades 5-9, and individual lessons. Designed to prevent summer learning loss and prepare students for the upcoming school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• SAT score improvement from 1170 to 1400+ in one student's case
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• PrepScholar: Online test prep company specializing in SAT/ACT prep with adaptive learning technology and online tutoring. Comparable to BLC's SAT/ACT prep product line but delivered through a self-paced online platform with optional tutoring rather than a local in-person center.

Broad incumbents

• Mathnasium: International math-focused tutoring franchise serving K-12 students with a proprietary curriculum and assessment model. Overlaps with BLC's math tutoring and enrichment lines for grades 5-9, but specializes narrowly in math rather than full academic tutoring and test prep.
• Princeton Review: Major U.S. test prep and tutoring brand offering SAT/ACT/AP prep, academic tutoring, and college admissions counseling. Directly comparable to BLC on the test prep and college guidance service lines, though typically delivered via larger live-online or in-center formats rather than one-on-one local practice.
• Kumon: Global supplemental education franchise focused on math and reading worksheets delivered through small-group center sessions. Adjacent to BLC's enrichment and ELL offerings for younger students, but uses a worksheet-based methodology and franchise model rather than one-on-one customized tutoring.
• Huntington Learning Center: National franchise offering K-12 tutoring, test prep (SAT/ACT), and academic enrichment across hundreds of U.S. locations. Comparable to BLC because it sells the same core service bundle (subject tutoring + standardized test prep) to families, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a corporate rather than local-curriculum orientation.
• Sylvan Learning: Established U.S. tutoring franchise providing personalized K-12 academic programs, SAT/ACT prep, and STEM/reading enrichment. Closely comparable to BLC's tutoring-plus-test-prep model but with a national footprint, proprietary diagnostics, and a franchised delivery model.
• Kaplan Test Prep: Long-standing national test prep provider offering SAT/ACT, AP, GRE, and professional certification prep plus tutoring. Comparable to BLC's SAT/ACT/AP/IB/TOEFL prep offerings, but at national scale with classroom and live-online formats.

Direct peers

• Varsity Tutors (Nerdy): Online platform matching K-12 and college students to tutors for subject tutoring, SAT/ACT/AP prep, and test prep with live-online delivery. Direct functional peer to BLC, competing for the same Bellevue-area families but with a national tutor marketplace and tech-enabled platform.
• Wyzant: Online marketplace connecting students to independent tutors across subjects and standardized tests (SAT, ACT, GRE). Comparable to BLC because both sell one-on-one tutoring and test prep delivered by individual tutors, but Wyzant does so via an online marketplace with no local center.
• Tutor.com (The Princeton Review): On-demand online tutoring service for K-12 and college students covering math, science, English, and test prep. Direct competitor to BLC's remote tutoring channel, especially for families seeking flexible, lower-cost alternatives to local in-person tutoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellevuelearningcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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